Theo Wiederspahn

He intended to work for “Viação Férrea do Rio Grande do Sul”, a railroad state-owned company, but it never happened because of contract problems.

Wiederspahn’s architectural approach was marked by eclecticism, skillfully merging various historical styles to create distinctive, ornate structures.

Some of his most recognized works include the Ely Building, the Rio Grande do Sul Museum of Art, and the Casa de Cultura Mario Quintana, initially known as the Hotel Majestic.

The Hotel Majestic, one of Wiederspahn’s designs, was the first large structure in Porto Alegre to employ reinforced concrete and featured unique architectural elements, such as suspended walkways over public streets.

Despite these difficulties, he continued to enrich the architectural landscape of Porto Alegre and other cities in Rio Grande do Sul, contributing a wide array of structures, from educational and religious buildings to residential and commercial spaces.